Tricia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
From the Rockefeller's and the Vanderbilt's residing in Newport Mansions in the early 1900's, and more recent celeb's such as Jay Leno and Jesse James to name a few, Newport is a great place for celebrity sightings! Be sure to take a stroll on the Cliffwalk, which is Oceanside and has spectacular views of many of the mansions.
402 locals recommend
Newport
From the Rockefeller's and the Vanderbilt's residing in Newport Mansions in the early 1900's, and more recent celeb's such as Jay Leno and Jesse James to name a few, Newport is a great place for celebrity sightings! Be sure to take a stroll on the Cliffwalk, which is Oceanside and has spectacular views of many of the mansions.
Quaint Historic Village close to Shea Cottage, 5 minute drive. Nestled on the water with amazing views, great restaurants, shopping and cafes. A must see!
35 locals recommend
Wickford Village
1 Main StQuaint Historic Village close to Shea Cottage, 5 minute drive. Nestled on the water with amazing views, great restaurants, shopping and cafes. A must see!
Visit a mansion or several, see how the very wealthy lived back in the early 1900's!
112 locals recommend
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveVisit a mansion or several, see how the very wealthy lived back in the early 1900's!
Historic Village on the water, about an hour away in Connecticut! Explore the Historic Mystic Seaport or visit the Aquarium. Olde Mystic Village shopping is a must!
98 locals recommend
Mystic
Historic Village on the water, about an hour away in Connecticut! Explore the Historic Mystic Seaport or visit the Aquarium. Olde Mystic Village shopping is a must!
Great Island off the coast of Rhode Island, short 45 minute ferry ride from Point Judith, plenty of beaches, shopping and restaurants. Beautiful sunsets! Explore the island by bike, moped or you can bring your car.
70 locals recommend
New Shoreham
Great Island off the coast of Rhode Island, short 45 minute ferry ride from Point Judith, plenty of beaches, shopping and restaurants. Beautiful sunsets! Explore the island by bike, moped or you can bring your car.
Visit waterfire.org for lightings, a DEFINITE must see!! Great for the whole family! They offer Gondola rides for a fee. This is a free outdoor attraction, with vendors and music, weather permitting!
18 locals recommend
The WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley StVisit waterfire.org for lightings, a DEFINITE must see!! Great for the whole family! They offer Gondola rides for a fee. This is a free outdoor attraction, with vendors and music, weather permitting!
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
400 Hog House Hill RoadBeautiful tulip farm!
Food scene
Many wonderful restaurants, something for everyone's palate on Main St. Head down to the marinas for waterfront dining, Blu and Harborside are a couple restaurants by the water and great for seafood.
18 locals recommend
East Greenwich
Many wonderful restaurants, something for everyone's palate on Main St. Head down to the marinas for waterfront dining, Blu and Harborside are a couple restaurants by the water and great for seafood.
Scenic Island that sits between Newport and the mainland. Beautiful coastal gem with historic farms, beautiful parks, award winning restaurants, and art galleries.
45 locals recommend
Jamestown
Scenic Island that sits between Newport and the mainland. Beautiful coastal gem with historic farms, beautiful parks, award winning restaurants, and art galleries.
Great restaurant with a fun atmosphere. Wonderful salad bar and eclectic menu that has something for everyone. It is touristy so the wait may be long. Best time to go is 2-3pm
83 locals recommend
Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant
140 Thames StGreat restaurant with a fun atmosphere. Wonderful salad bar and eclectic menu that has something for everyone. It is touristy so the wait may be long. Best time to go is 2-3pm
Small cafe that locals go to for their morning coffees and bagels etc. Don't be afraid by the full parking lot in the morning, service moves pretty quickly.
6 locals recommend
Jitters Cafe
530 Tower Hill RdSmall cafe that locals go to for their morning coffees and bagels etc. Don't be afraid by the full parking lot in the morning, service moves pretty quickly.
Cute cafe located in Historic Wickford. Serves coffee,tea, fresh pressed juices and smoothies. The avocado toast and the acai bowl are great morning starters. They also have great sandwiches to eat in or take for a picnic.
20 locals recommend
Shayna's Place
45 Brown StCute cafe located in Historic Wickford. Serves coffee,tea, fresh pressed juices and smoothies. The avocado toast and the acai bowl are great morning starters. They also have great sandwiches to eat in or take for a picnic.
Great Margaritas and fresh made guacamole, beautiful views from upstairs dining!
63 locals recommend
Diego's
11 Bowens WharfGreat Margaritas and fresh made guacamole, beautiful views from upstairs dining!
Bar 'Cino
22 Washington SquareAmazing grilled pizza!
Spectacular views! As close as you can get to the water without getting wet! Amazing menu!
181 locals recommend
Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdSpectacular views! As close as you can get to the water without getting wet! Amazing menu!
The Place
95 Brown StLocal's pizza joint! Great pizza, grinders and salads!
Within walking distance to Shea Cottage! Historical restaurant with the stagecoaches still on display. Great food with daily specials! Local favorite! Food available as takeout also.
Dan’s Carriage Inn & Saloon
1065 Tower Hill RdWithin walking distance to Shea Cottage! Historical restaurant with the stagecoaches still on display. Great food with daily specials! Local favorite! Food available as takeout also.
Around the corner from Shea Cottage, this casual local bar/restaurant is a must! Wednesday night wing night (wings are .25 cents each) keeps locals coming back weekly! The restaurant does have free peanuts and popcorn! If you have a peanut allergy, I would stay clear!
8 locals recommend
Oak Hill Tavern & BBQ
565 Tower Hill RdAround the corner from Shea Cottage, this casual local bar/restaurant is a must! Wednesday night wing night (wings are .25 cents each) keeps locals coming back weekly! The restaurant does have free peanuts and popcorn! If you have a peanut allergy, I would stay clear!
Within Newport's Bowen Wharf, with it's many shops and waterviews, sits 22 Bowen's Wharf, a high end restaurant serving the finest seafood. Perfect for celebrating special occasions!
17 locals recommend
22 Bowens Wharf
22 Bowens WharfWithin Newport's Bowen Wharf, with it's many shops and waterviews, sits 22 Bowen's Wharf, a high end restaurant serving the finest seafood. Perfect for celebrating special occasions!
Trattoria Romana Wakefield
71 S County Commons WayIggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdAunt Carries
1240 Ocean RdHistorical restaurant known for their seafood dishes.
Watch the Block Island Ferry go by as you enjoy your clam cakes & chowder!
69 locals recommend
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove RdWatch the Block Island Ferry go by as you enjoy your clam cakes & chowder!
Back 40
20 S County TrailWatch the sunset from this beautiful spot right on the canal. Great food, great views and great service!
12 locals recommend
Tavern By the Sea
16 W Main StWatch the sunset from this beautiful spot right on the canal. Great food, great views and great service!
Right on the canal, great food! Great views of Wickford Harbor.
10 locals recommend
Wickford on the Water
85 Brown StRight on the canal, great food! Great views of Wickford Harbor.
Open air restaurant with incredible BBQ. Be sure to try the hog wings, you'll be amazed!
13 locals recommend
Smoke House
31 Scott WharfOpen air restaurant with incredible BBQ. Be sure to try the hog wings, you'll be amazed!
BEST place to pick up FRESH SEAFOOD!! Go online or pick up a menu, for their tasty cooked to order seafood dishes to go.
9 locals recommend
Gardner's Wharf Seafood
170 Main StBEST place to pick up FRESH SEAFOOD!! Go online or pick up a menu, for their tasty cooked to order seafood dishes to go.
EXCELLENT!!! This Brewery is part of Newport Vineyards, so you could do both in one visit!!! They also have 2 great restaurants on site. Taproot Brewery and Brix. Their gift shoppe is also AMAZING!!!!!!
8 locals recommend
Taproot Brewing Co.
909 E Main RdEXCELLENT!!! This Brewery is part of Newport Vineyards, so you could do both in one visit!!! They also have 2 great restaurants on site. Taproot Brewery and Brix. Their gift shoppe is also AMAZING!!!!!!
Local Chef/Owner, Kevin O'Donnell, born and raised here in North Kingstown, opened Giusto's on Commercial Wharf in Newport. Giusto is his labor of love where familiar flavors come together in creative ways for a fun dining experience. Enjoy SPECTACULAR views of Newport Harbor while you dine!
12 locals recommend
Giusto
4 Commercial WharfLocal Chef/Owner, Kevin O'Donnell, born and raised here in North Kingstown, opened Giusto's on Commercial Wharf in Newport. Giusto is his labor of love where familiar flavors come together in creative ways for a fun dining experience. Enjoy SPECTACULAR views of Newport Harbor while you dine!
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
30 Memorial Blvd WGreat Italian food and ambiance! Big portions!
TRIO
15 Kingstown RdChair 5
1208 Ocean RdGreenwich Bay Oyster Bar
240 Main StMatunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdVineyards/Wine Tastings
Offering tours and sampling! Try Brix restaurant next door, featuring upscale American dishes & house-brand wines.
126 locals recommend
Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdOffering tours and sampling! Try Brix restaurant next door, featuring upscale American dishes & house-brand wines.
Grab a picnic lunch and hang at the Vineyard...they offer tastings and Jazz on Saturdays. Please visit their Website for times and fees.
40 locals recommend
Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping RdGrab a picnic lunch and hang at the Vineyard...they offer tastings and Jazz on Saturdays. Please visit their Website for times and fees.
Known as New England's Oldest Winery, the vineyard has 163 total acres, 33 which are cultivated. With over a dozen different varietals, 19 wines are currently being produced. Also offering tastings, BYOBlanket and a picnic lunch for an afternoon of enjoyment!
56 locals recommend
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard
162 W Main RdKnown as New England's Oldest Winery, the vineyard has 163 total acres, 33 which are cultivated. With over a dozen different varietals, 19 wines are currently being produced. Also offering tastings, BYOBlanket and a picnic lunch for an afternoon of enjoyment!
Gooseneck Vineyards
4 Brown StStop by for some wine tasting while you stroll down Brown St.
Beach
Clean white sand beach, favorite amongst the locals! Surfing is allowed. There is a $10 walk on fee per person for the beach. Parking is for resident's only, you may get lucky and find a spot on the road. Concessions and showers/bathrooms available.
56 locals recommend
Narragansett
Clean white sand beach, favorite amongst the locals! Surfing is allowed. There is a $10 walk on fee per person for the beach. Parking is for resident's only, you may get lucky and find a spot on the road. Concessions and showers/bathrooms available.
Cute, quiet beach with minimal waves, low key. Lifeguards are on duty. Great place to go Quahoging! Close to Historic Wickford Village. Concessions and bathrooms available. Due to Covid-19, beach passes are no longer included with rental. You may purchase a pass during your stay for $20 through the Town of North Kingstown website by mail or in person.
10 locals recommend
North Kingstown Town Beach
10 Beach StCute, quiet beach with minimal waves, low key. Lifeguards are on duty. Great place to go Quahoging! Close to Historic Wickford Village. Concessions and bathrooms available. Due to Covid-19, beach passes are no longer included with rental. You may purchase a pass during your stay for $20 through the Town of North Kingstown website by mail or in person.
45 minutes away, Misquamicut offers waterslides, restaurants, shops and big waves! On a clear day you can see Long Island NY!
127 locals recommend
Misquamicut State Beach
45 minutes away, Misquamicut offers waterslides, restaurants, shops and big waves! On a clear day you can see Long Island NY!
State Beach, Big waves! Lifeguards on duty. Concessions, showers and bathrooms available.
91 locals recommend
Scarborough State Beach
Ocean RdState Beach, Big waves! Lifeguards on duty. Concessions, showers and bathrooms available.
Matunuck Beach
Matunuck Beach RdRoger Wheeler State Beach
Watch the Block Island Ferry go to and from the island while laying on the beach. Close to George's of Galilee for some fresh seafood.
35 locals recommend
Salty Brine State Beach
Great Island RdWatch the Block Island Ferry go to and from the island while laying on the beach. Close to George's of Galilee for some fresh seafood.
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdBar/music venue
Lively venue, offering dinner! Great bands, most have a cover charge. Be sure to visit their website to see who's playing and what the cover charge is.
40 locals recommend
Newport Blues Cafe
286 Thames StLively venue, offering dinner! Great bands, most have a cover charge. Be sure to visit their website to see who's playing and what the cover charge is.
Located in the capital city of Providence. Great views, food and entertainment!
Rooftop at the ProvidenceG
100 Dorrance StreetLocated in the capital city of Providence. Great views, food and entertainment!
Narragansett Cafe
25 Narragansett AveOak Hill Tavern & BBQ
565 Tower Hill RdSpeakEasy Bar & Grill
250 Thames StThe Dockside
24 Waites WharfBack 40
20 S County TrailLocated 5 minutes from Shea Cottage
Restaurant, bar, dancing all in one venue right on the water! A must try..The Snowball in Hell for dessert!
123 locals recommend
Clarke Cooke House
24 Bannister's WharfRestaurant, bar, dancing all in one venue right on the water! A must try..The Snowball in Hell for dessert!
Performances
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset StGreat Historical Venue to see Broadway plays!
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington StTheatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdLocated in Matunuck, South Kingstown
Zoo/Aquarium
Check out the Beluga Whales at this Indoor/Outdoor aquarium. Nestled in Olde Mystic Village. A perfect day of fun for the whole family!!!
341 locals recommend
Mystic Aquarium
Check out the Beluga Whales at this Indoor/Outdoor aquarium. Nestled in Olde Mystic Village. A perfect day of fun for the whole family!!!
AMAZING ZOO!!! 20-25 minute ride North from Shea Cottage.
190 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveAMAZING ZOO!!! 20-25 minute ride North from Shea Cottage.
Great aquarium just down the road for those rainy days.
18 locals recommend
Biomes Marine Biology Center
6640 Post RdGreat aquarium just down the road for those rainy days.